Courteney Vidal
Anchorage,AK
Summary
I am a very hard working, reliable nanny. I handle conflict and high stress situations very well. I am very friendly and have a very positive, patient and calm demeanor. I am dependable and have over ten years of experience caring for children. I provide encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
- Love on kids as I would love on my own
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
- Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
- Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
- Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
- Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Babysitter
Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
- Communicate positively with children and guardians.
- Assist children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
Team Member
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Cashier
Target
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Reviewed new promotions and monitored price changes.
- Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
- Monitored self- checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems
Cleaning Crew Manager
A Clean Sweep Janitorial
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Polished stainless steel fixtures and furniture details.
- Dusted surfaces, ledges, fixtures and furniture.
- Wiped light switches, switch plates, door knobs, door frames and door jambs.
- Hand-cleaned telephones, door knobs and remote controls.
- Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
Missionary
Proyecto Fe International
05.2016 - 01.2017
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate community on the christian religion.
- Taught English to local people and shared stories of faith to build connections.
- Cleaned up buildings, grounds and local habitats to support local people.
- Carried much-needed medical, food and personal supplies to communities abroad.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions worldwide.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Made up the curriculum to teach English in schools
- Delivered shoes and food to people who didn’t have any
Cashier
Sam’s Club
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Sales Associate
Kid To Kid
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Child Life Volunteer
Providence Health & Services
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Transported patients, medical equipment and supplies as requested to create seamless experience for young patients and families.
- Handled clerical tasks and answered phones to allow other staff to provide more direct care.
- Supported children and families while monitoring guests in play space designed for children ages 1 to 18.
- Collaborated with therapists and nursing staff to support pediatric medicine department.
- Supported children and families while monitoring guests in play space designed for children ages Number to Number.
- Provided siblings with age-appropriate explanations about illness or injury, easing potential fears or concerns related to their sibling''s hospitalization experience.
- Developed strong rapport with both patients and their families, fostering trust in the child life volunteer role.
- Maintained a safe play space for children, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide emotional support and education for patients and their families.
- Empowered patients through teaching medical play techniques, demystifying procedures and equipment used during treatment processes.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Daycare Volunteer
Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted with naptime routines, ensuring that children had a comfortable space to rest and recharge for the remainder of the day.
- Encouraged outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity and overall health through structured games and free exploration time.
- Supported daycare staff in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for children''s daily activities.
- Contributed towards high-quality childcare service by respecting and adhering to all daycare policies and procedures, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing interactive activities and group play sessions.
- Facilitated arts and crafts projects designed to foster creativity while developing fine motor skills in young children.
Team Leader
Yogurt Lounge
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Worked with colleagues to create prototypes for designs and training materials.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Volunteer
Nursing Home
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the nursing home by consistently demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect towards both residents and staff members.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Participated in special events and celebrations, creating memorable experiences for both residents and their families.
- Delivered personalized attention to each resident, respecting their unique preferences and needs while offering assistance where necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Family Partnership Charter School
Anchorage, AK05-2014
Skills
- P>Team Building
- P>Cash Handling
- P>First Aid/CPR
- P>Planning and Coordination
- P>Problem-Solving
- P>Critical Thinking
- P>Cleaning
- P>Fundraising
- P>Public speaking
- P>Public outreach
- P>Workplace safety
- P>Key performance indicators
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patience and understanding
- Strong Work Ethic
- Toddler Engagement Techniques
- Potty Training Support
- Safe Driving Record
- Nutritional Meal Planning
- Creative play ideas
- Age-Appropriate Activity Planning
- Language Development Support
- Meal Preparation
- First Aid
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Team Member
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
04.2022 - 05.2023
Cashier
Target
01.2020 - 12.2020
In-Home Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
Babysitter
Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
Cleaning Crew Manager
A Clean Sweep Janitorial
01.2017 - 12.2019
Missionary
Proyecto Fe International
05.2016 - 01.2017
Cashier
Sam’s Club
05.2015 - 05.2016
Sales Associate
Kid To Kid
01.2015 - 02.2016
Team Leader
Yogurt Lounge
01.2014 - 03.2015
Child Life Volunteer
Providence Health & Services
12.2013 - 05.2015
Volunteer
Nursing Home
01.2013 - 07.2014
Daycare Volunteer
Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Family Partnership Charter School
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